Free exhibition guide

Opening of the ALTAR exhibition — Contemporary Polish design at the Polish Library in Paris

ALTAR highlights contemporary Polish design at the Polish Library in Paris, with a free opening event on September 3, 2026, on Île Saint-Louis.

Jean Faucheur: around 200 drawings by the urban artist on display in Paris's 13th arrondissement

Considered one of the pioneers of urban art in France, Jean Faucheur is being celebrated this fall by the Mathgoth gallery. Mark your calendars for September 24 to October 24, 2026 to discover Jean Faucheur’s new exhibition. Titled “à suivre” (To Be Continued), the installation will showcase around 200 drawings he has produced since 2022.

Free street art exhibition by Djalouz in Paris’s 13th arrondissement: In My Nest 2

Djalouz is back in the 13th arrondissement with a new free street art exhibition at 13 Korner, the second edition of his project "Dans mon nid," running from September 10 to 27, 2026. The lineup features 3D graffiti, sculptures, live painting, workshops, and a Pigecam scavenger hunt.

Théo Mercier and Thomas Houseago: a free joint exhibition at Reiffers Initiatives

This fall, Reiffers Initiatives shines a spotlight on two rising contemporary artists. Head to Paris’s 17th arrondissement to explore the artistic worlds of British sculptor Thomas Houseago and French artist Théo Mercier in a joint, free exhibition not to be missed from October 23 to December 12, 2026.

Pavlov's Dogs: Johan Creten's free exhibition at Galerie Perrotin in September

Johan Creten revitalizes aging machines at Galerie Perrotin. In "The Pavlov Dogs," the Belgian artist fuses family memories, ceramics, bronzes, and obsolete computers to probe our automatisms in a free, open exhibition you can discover in the Marais from September 5 to October 10, 2026.

BACK TO MR CUTE : the season’s opening exhibition that will have all pop culture and street art lovers swooning.

What if your fondest childhood memories came to life in the heart of Paris? With BACK TO MR CUTE, discover the very first pop-up gallery dedicated to the world of artist Mr Cute. This immersive exhibit blends pop art and street art to playfully reimagine the iconic figures of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Goldorak, Candy, Marilyn, Amicalement Votre, Daft Punk, and many more await for a journey that’s as nostalgic as it is surprising… on view for only a few weeks.

Beatles, Mick Jagger, Yves Saint Laurent… a free exhibition in Paris brings together 27 iconic photos.

From the Beatles to Yves Saint Laurent, via Françoise Hardy and Mick Jagger, icons parade at Christie's. The Beautiful Years brings together 27 photographs by Jean-Marie Périer, on view free of charge until August 28, 2026.

A free exhibition spotlights Arab design talents at the IMA during Paris Design Week 2026.

The new wave of Arab design takes up residence at the Institut du Monde Arabe with a free exhibition to discover during Paris Design Week, from September 10 to 20, 2026.

23 up-and-coming designers unveil the furniture of tomorrow at Mobilier National for Paris Design Week 2026.

Here comes the next generation! The Mobilier National unveils the work of 23 freshly graduated designers with Vivement Demain #5, to mark Paris Design Week, from September 9 to 13, 2026.

A free exhibition blending design and craftsmanship at Lafayette Anticipations for Paris Design Week 2026

For Paris Design Week 2026, Lafayette Anticipations is hosting a free exhibition exploring materials, techniques, and everyday uses from September 8 to 13.

The Carnavalet Museum marks its 160th anniversary with a weekend of free events.

The Carnavalet Museum marks its 160th anniversary with a fully free, festive weekend in the heart of the Marais, on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October 2026, featuring quirky tours, a nocturnal opening, and surprises for the whole family.

A welcoming installation unfolds in a private Marais townhouse for Paris Design Week 2026.

Urban furniture takes over the courtyard of a Marais townhouse with an installation designed for sitting, chatting and watching, during Paris Design Week, September 10–19, 2026.

Two free installations at the Paris Historical Library for Paris Design Week 2026

At the Historical Library of the City of Paris, design takes to the terrace: a cafe reimagined by around forty designers sits alongside Fibois’ wooden installations at the Hôtel de Lamoignon, from September 10 to 19, 2026, during Paris Design Week.

Wood, bronze and gold take over the gardens of the Hôtel de Sully for Paris Design Week 2026

Wood curves and lines loosen at the Hôtel de Sully, where Joseph Walsh installs Arcanum Formæ between the forecourt, the Orangery and the gardens, for Paris Design Week, with a run continuing beyond September 10 to October 25, 2026.

These planter-sculptures add a fresh perspective to the Hôtel de Soubise for Paris Design Week 2026.

At the Hôtel de Soubise, the box hedges and the columns welcome new neighbors: Johanna de Clisson’s white sandstone sculptures, on display from September 10 to 19, 2026, for Paris Design Week.

Free late-night opening at the Bourse de Commerce: reserve your top pick for Saturday, September 5, 2026

Want to visit the Bourse de Commerce’s collections? Take advantage of the free after-hours opening, held on the first Saturday of every month, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. The next date to note in your calendar: Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Montmartre Festival 2026: carnival, free concerts and activities on the Butte - the dates

Montmartre kicks off the season with a bang! The Montmartre Festival returns from September 25 to 27, 2026, offering three days of concerts, a carnival, exhibitions, performances, workshops and artistic happenings, most of them free, between Pigalle and the Butte.

Le Bon Marché unveils an exhibition and an auction of rare pieces from Japanese designers.

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche puts Japanese fashion in the spotlight... before driving it to auction. An exhibition of rare pieces is on view from October 13 to 18, 2026, a prelude to an unprecedented sale organized as part of Super Japon, the department store’s autumn event.

This free exhibition reveals the archives of Paris’s famous pinch-handed figurines.

They have populated castles, pirate ships and police stations for decades. The archives of this famous figurine brand arrive at Hôtel Drouot today for an exhibition and an unprecedented auction running from September 23 to 26, 2026.

This free fashion exhibition in Paris reveals how the hats that headline the major runway shows are created.

Behind a beret, a boater, or a capeline lie hours of work and skills handed down through generations. From September 23 to December 13, 2026, the 19M will host a free exhibition dedicated to Maison Michel, inviting the public to discover the behind-the-scenes of hatmaking.